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Danish pastry vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Cornbread?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, yet Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 54% more.
  • Danish pastry has 12 times more Cholesterol than Cornbread. While Danish pastry has 23mg of Cholesterol, Cornbread has only 2mg.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.9%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.9%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +302.6%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +302.6%
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Cornbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 63g Cornbread
Protein 8g 7g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 12.2g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 374kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 6.95g 20.34g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 35mg 57mg Cornbread
Iron 1.8mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 108mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 98mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 417mg 817mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.57mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.085mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.315mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 5.6µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 115IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 19µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.16mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 60µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.09µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 5µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.071mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.224mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.254mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.632mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.198mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.133mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.343mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.32mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.177mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 2mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 6.794g 3.091g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 6.719g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.682g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cornbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Danish pastry
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.703g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.